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The history of
the circle goes back beyond recorded history. However, the invention
of the wheel was a fundamental discovery of the properties of
a circle. After that one invention, the world has never been
the same.
Historically,
the circle has represented unchanging simplicity and infinite
symmetry. A form that has no beginning and no end, its shape
denoted eternity. As far back as 2000 B.C. the ancient Egyptians
made rings studded with stones to signify eternal life and love.
The stones, added one at a time in some cases, would signify
an event, as in the birth of a baby. These rings are the precursor
of the wedding ring. Through time, the circle has always represented
a never-ending “circle of trust” and the circle of
life.
Symmetry in Motion
Earrings is another result of my inspiration regarding the amazing
circle. For those that are familiar with my work, this form has
had a strong voice in many of my pieces. For this design, I am
using faceted gemstones and CZ’s that are captured in a
metal bezel. The bezel is then beaded and embellished to form
a drop-style earring. The last stone swings inside a ring of
beadwork that is embellished along the edges. Peyote Stitch with
increasing and decreasing along with Picot and Netting techniques
join together to celebrate the circle.
Skill level: Intermediate. Must be
familiar with Peyote Stitch.
This is a 1-day
workshop.
Photos this
page by Mark Rutledge.
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